Canadian journal of public health = Revue canadienne de santé publique
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Can J Public Health · Jul 2014
Electronic screens in children's bedrooms and adiposity, physical activity and sleep: do the number and type of electronic devices matter?
To examine whether the number and type of electronic screens available in children's bedrooms matter in their relationship to adiposity, physical activity and sleep. ⋯ A higher number of screens in a child's bedroom was associated with higher adiposity, more total screen time and lower sleep efficiency. Having a TV in the bedroom appears to be the type of screen presence associated with higher levels of adiposity. Given the popularity of screens among children, these findings are increasingly relevant to health promotion strategies.